Dangerous rip currents expected on Emerald Coast beaches through Monday evening
The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama, has issued a Rip Current Statement for Florida's Emerald Coast beaches and Alabama's Gulf coast counties.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile, Alabama, issued a Rip Current Statement on Oct. 23, 2026, at 12:11 p.m. CDT. The notice is in effect until 7:00 p.m. CDT on Oct. 26, 2026.
What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal counties.
When: From Saturday morning through Monday evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Source: NWS Rip Current Statement from the National Weather Service alert system